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'Masterful ... Warm & witty ... an impressive achievement'
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Masterful ... Warm & witty ... an impressive achievement (GUARDIAN )
Consolidates his position as one of Britain's most important young black novelists ... a truly gifted storyteller (TIME OUT )
Fairly crackles with depictions of teenage temptations ... after the whitewash better known as NOTTING HILL, the antidote couldn't be better timed (i-D MAGAZINE )
Should have Irvine Welsh weeping into his overhyped beer (GLASGOW HERALD )
Consolidates his position as one of Britain's most important young black novelists ... a truly gifted storyteller (TIME OUT )
Fairly crackles with depictions of teenage temptations ... after the whitewash better known as NOTTING HILL, the antidote couldn't be better timed (i-D MAGAZINE )
Should have Irvine Welsh weeping into his overhyped beer (GLASGOW HERALD )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a mixture of different storys all linked in a subtle way but makes an excellent read. The characters are strong and real and the imagery that forms in your mind throughout makes for compelling reading. What makes it so enjoyable is that it is so real and accurately written, you develop feelings for the individual characters within. The Scholar hit harder but this is still essential reading, you'll find it very hard to put the book down...well i did.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although this book was a good read, it didn't come near emulating Newlands' first novel. After reading the absolutely outstanding 'The Scholar', I expected this to be as good. However hopefully Newland's next return to Greenside will be better, and I will definitely be buying it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This story looks at life on a deprived london estate and it shows how a selection of different young people deal with their lifestyle. Some choose legitimate routes others fall into crime and drugs. All of their lives are inter-connected and it makes for a compelling and insightful read. The most refreshing and sociological book I've read for a long time. I couldn't put it down. I reccomend it to anyone over 16 but no younger as some of the subject matter is a bit graphic in some parts.
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I read Society Within a couple of years ago I couldnt put it down I spent most of my summer that year reading this book, the Scholar and Snakeskin, Courttia is such a clever author... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2008 by Paula V. C. Joseph
Fades at end
This book is not as good as The Scholar but is more like a collection of short stories. I enjoyed most of it but towards the end I felt he just ran out of tales to tell and the... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2006 by E. A. Chan
Never judge a book by its cover... (or its free CD!)
which is the mistake I made. The cover looked trendy and there was a free CD. A book should be able to sell itself. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2001
Gritty tales of estate life in west London
This is the real story about life for many of London's residents - but it's one very few authors have delved into before. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2000
yep i agree
dalvins said it was the best book he ever read...nuff said also check "the scholar" by the same author
Published on 10 Dec 1999 by b-ski@easynet.co.uk
Keepin' it Real!..
I just recently read this book and thought I would put it amongst some of the best I have ever read. This book touches upon issues which are so real and true to life. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 1999
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